V-Clip is available for Windows 7 or higher and macOS 10.9 or higher, both 32-bit and 64-bit. Another thing worth noting is that it features double DSP processing, which adds precision to the audio processing if your DAW supports it (most do). In addition, it has independent oversampling controls for real-time and offline modes. This plugin supports up to an incredible 256x oversampling.

These features are advantageous when creating a custom clip shape, and you want to see what you are doing with the waveform. V-Clip has a built-in oscilloscope and test tone for analyzing the effect your clip shape has on audio. It also lets you add both odd and even harmonics to your distortion for a richer and thicker sound.

With the Custom Shape mode, you can control the positive and negative samples independently, which allows for asymmetric saturation. In addition, you can adjust each shape with the soft-knee knob next to the drop-down menu. The standard shapes range from very soft clip shapes to hard ones. There are nine types of standard clip shapes and three complex shapes that add distinct character to your sound. As you can see, it comes with a different main screen:įinally, here is what the “Oversample” tab comes with: The second one comes with “ Complex shapes”. The first folder is equipped with “ Standard Shapes”. You will abundance of presets that should suit your clipping needs. V-Clip comes with a pre-equipped “Visualizer” which could be considered an oscilloscope tool. On a side note, the main clip shaper view shows your audio’s RMS (green) and peak (yellow) levels independently. If you prefer RMS over dB, you can switch the scale as well. Similarly, it also features automatic gain adjustment, which ensures that your output audio isn’t peaking. Furthermore, it can be enabled or disabled. The visualizer shows you the gain reduction, the input audio, and the output audio.

It features a user-friendly interface with an audio visualizer with zooming features. You could use this plugin as a creative saturation stage or as a mastering clipper. V-Clip is one of the most intuitive yet highly configurable clippers featuring detailed audio analytics. 5.5 Conclusion The 7 Best Clipper Plugins 2023 1.

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